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Government takes its own green initiative with announcement of green fleet investment

MORE than 100 plug-in cars and vans will join the government’s vehicle fleet as it tries to boost its green credentials.

The government green fleet initiative covers 15 government departments and agencies.

These include the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and the Home Office, which will benefit from adding 140 ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) to their fleets as part of a £5M government green fleet investment to reduce emissions.

The fleet includes cars and vans used by government when transporting staff and equipment.

The introduction of plug-in cars to the government green fleet – such the British built all-electric Nissan LEAF – puts UK automotive technology at the heart of government.

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The Government Car Service, which provides cars for ministers, will also adopt four ULEVs.

This announcement is the first phase in a project designed to illustrate the effectiveness of the vehicles, and encourage fleets to commit to greater take-up over the coming years.

Commenting on the government green fleet initiative, chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, said:

“I have led the drive for electric cars and vans across government because – with much lower running costs and close to zero emissions – this is the right thing to do for both the environment and the taxpayer.

“This government is also investing significantly in ultra-low emission vehicles, and I recently launched a £10M battery prize for UK scientists to ensure that we are world-leading in this major new technology.”

The government green fleet – what’s new?

  • 140 plug-in ULEVs to join government fleet
  • 15 government departments to clean up their act
  • £5M extra investment into green transport options
  • Nissan Leaf leading the government’s green initiative

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